U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Aircraft incident, n.e.c. — Fractures — SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement | Report ID | 2021059379 |
| Address | 630 Sansome Street, Ste. 590 | City, State ZIP | SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Aircraft incident, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Helicopter |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.79000, -122.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rappelling from a helicopter when he fell to the ground, resulting in a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2021, a worker at U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as aircraft incident, n.e.c., with helicopter identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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